NITT/4.NT CUE
Established October 26, 1948, as tne official publication for the
student body of Pennsylvania State College, Behrend Center,
Erie, Pennsylvania.
Published by the Brefeze Publishing Co., North East,
Pa.
Editor in Chief
Associate Editors
Assistant Editor
Feature Editor '
Business Manager
Assistant Business Manager _
Photo Consultants Jack Tupitza, Norman Patterson
Staff Writers Diane Pagan, Sonya Weidner,
Bob Detisch, Joyce Gouger, Charlotte Flack, Pat Lentz,
Nancy Hendershot, Bob Gomall, Pat Ingersoll, Valerie
Neals, Rodney Beals, Bill Loell, Pat Metzger, Martha
Overdorff, Jeanette Turner, Pat Stocker.
Only You Can Answer...
_ 'Die printed word reflects the thoughts of a group of
say , like the students of Behrend Center; and
pictures tell the story of an activity that interested the girls
or of an event that the boys participated in with pride. The
printed word and the pictures are incorporated into a campus
newspaper that serves these purposes, or else it just isn’t a
newspaper worth reading (for that matter, isn’t worth print
ing either.)
That’s why it’s worth the time for students to in
quire further into the aims of the campus newspaper. Does
it bring you the news of coming events? Does it keep you
well informed of all campus activities ? These questions and
many others will be asked during the semester, and, as usual,
there will be many answers pro and con. However, the most
challenging question that can be asked of a student is: Do
you want a campus newspaper?
The Nittany Cub is Behrend Center’s newspaper. It is
organized by the students. The news in it is collected by the
students, and the whole' set-up from 'business manager~to'
editor is a student inspiration and creation.
Many of your friends may be on the staff of the Cub,
and they may consider it a necessary part of their campus
life. For this reason, it is important to gather all the facts
and decide for yourself whether it is a waste of time and
effort for your friends to put out the paper, or whether stu
dents enjoy reading and seeing scenes from their everyday
campus life.
The Cub is always open to suggestions for improvement
of the material and news that goes into its making. You pre
sent your views to us, and we’ll do our best to keep the items
you like and try to correct those that meet with your dis
approval.
It's Yours. Enjoy It!
A couple of weeks ago, there was a dance down at Erie
Hall. The crowd at this dance was a good crowd, which should
have been better. This dance was not brought about through
the funds supplied by the activities fee paid by you, the stu
dents. However, during the year, there are dances and other
activities made possible by this fund. The only trouble is,
that if attendance at these dances is not so hot, there won’t
be as many activities later on. Then you know what, you’ll
do—you’ll gripe. The loudest gripes will ■ come from those
who never set foot inside Erie Hall except for classes.
For instance, the chairman of a dance committee may
place his budget before student council, only to have another
rebuff, and thus another dance or activity bites the dust,
based on poor past attendance. The only thing to do is to get
behind these record dances and get in there and enjoy your
self—after all, you’re the ones who are paying for them.
Editorial Shorts
Do you like the Student Lounge? I’m sure you would
like it much better in an uncluttered state. Empty pop bottles
and full ash trays do not enchance the beauty of any room,
especially one that is used by others besides yourself. Just
a passing note: put back the pop bottles, and empty the ash
trays.
A cafeteria offers self service. This means selecting the
food you wish for'the specific meal you are eating. Your
responsibility does not stop there. The burden of removing
dirty dishes and trash from the dinner table also falls on
your back. Trays are provided for a dual purpose, so utilize
them both ways.
In all institutions of higher education, there is usually
provided, in an appropriate place, a board for the posting
of administrative and student announcements. When child
ish minds clutter the bulletin boards with their pranks, it
leaves no room for official business. Remember, nonsense
usually makes no sense!
Dorothy Kaliszewski
Jack Rimp, Jody Borkowski
_ Natalie Kobasa
Jan Jackson
_ Robert Heater
THE NITTANTP CUB
Another year has finally rolled
around, and here I am again. I
know that you’re all thrilled be
yond words. Before I start tear
ing you to shreds, though, I think
\that a brief resume of my ac
tivities during., the summer is
apropos.
Janie Brown
AROUND THE
FIREPLUG ....
By Chenne
I spent most of my vacation
traveling about the country. I
stayed several weeks in Maine
where I attended three conven
tions concerning the conservation
of America’s trees. After leaving
Maine, I embarked on an expedi
tion to the West Coast during
which time I was able to take
in countless dog shows. The final
two weeks of my vacation were
spent in California. Good Lord!
You should see the size of those
trees.
Returning to Behrend Center,
however, I bought myself a few
articles that I thought might he
necessary for the forthcoming
year—a gross of new pens, one
pair of high powered binoculars,
and a Sherlock Holmes disguise
kit. Well, tliis is enough about
me; now it’s time that you heard
something about yourself.
First of all there are a few in
terrogations on my mind that I
can hardly wait to be answered.
Editor’s Note;
To those of you who do
not know who “Chenne” is,
let me enlighten you. Chen
—ne"was -once the. dog of - sue
of the assistant administra
tive heads of Behrend Cen
ter. Although the original
“Chenne” is no longer among
us, the tradition of some
student assuming the ident
ity of the dog is still in ex
istence.
“Chenne is an extremely
nosey pooch, who is in the
habit of snooping around
campus and catching un
suspecting victims unawares.
The real identity of Chenne
is never known to anyone
until his period of author
ship has terminiated. So, be
careful what you do, and
how you do it, because even
the walls have ears.
These are
How many tests will Mary Ann
Jackson walk out on this year?
In fact, a better question might
be, how many tests will she
not walk out of this year?
Will Joe Schmitt be allowed to
date the dorm girls now or will
he have to get permission from
a certain “you know who” first?
How long will it be before Jane
Eisenberg realizes that the
teachers are a little smarter
than she is?
Will Jan Jackson spill banana
oil on the dorm floor again this
year?
How many hearts will Reid
Yaple try to break this semes-
Now that the question and an
swer period is over, it is time to
turn to the “factum” (that’s Latin
for facts).
During Orientation Week I took
a few strolls around campus and
•boy, did I get some good laughs.
I took a peek into the gym the
night of the dance and almost
swallowed my piece of dog candy.
Some of the frosh are really hilar-
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M EET YOU
By Charlotte Flack
“You-all know that I’ll Mr.
Hover has spent the past seven
years in North and South Caro
lina?” Mr. Hover began his teach
ing career at the University of
North Carolina, followed by two
year’s of instructing at Furman
University in South Carolina. To
do all this teaching, he received
his education at the University
of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Conser
vatory of Music, Cincinnati Col
lege of Music, Amherst, and the
University of North Carolina.
From all of this education, he has
secured his Master’s Degree, and
is currently working on his Doc-r
tor’s thesis.
He is very much interested in
music, photography, and sports.
In the field of sports, swimming,
tennis, fencing, and archery es
pecially appeal to him.
In the Armed Forces, he served
in the Civil Affairs Corps for three
years. Two of these years he spent
in Europe.
For likes, he says he has no
particular favorite of food; he
likes all food!
His pet peeve is that he can’t
find enough time to do everything
that he’d like to do.
BEHREND CENT
By Diane Fagan
Five feet two .eyes of blue—
that’s Sue Ellen Lockley, better
known as Susie. Susie is a petite
blonde with a cheerful smile and
a dynamic personality. She hails
from New Castle where she was
bom on New Year’s Eve, 1936. At
New Castle High', she was' class
treasurer and a member of the
choir.
Susie spends her spare time sing
ing and playing the piano. She’s
wild about the blues, especially
“Mood Indigo” by the Norman
Petty Trio. Her favorite vocalist
is Kitty Kallen. After classes Susie
can be seen with Bobbie playing
ping pong. She likes all sports, and
especially likes to attend football
games.
Pink and blue are the favorite
colors of this well-dressed Miss.
Chocolate milk shakes really rate
with her. Her pet peeve is algebra,
while her favorite expression is
“Honestly!” She is always very
friendly and has an especially
pleasant smile for an Irishman.
Sue was recently elected to the
Dorm Council and voted Secretray
THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME
(with apologies to Richard Connell)
The sky to the north was an
ebony cast. Through the dense
ceiling of leaves, the first spatter
of rain fell on an anxious face. In
the background, the distant bay
ing of the hounds split the still
air of the forest like a thunder
clap. Hastily the hunted tried to
cover his tracks and confuse his
hunters. Blindly, aimlessly, he sped
on, knowing what his capture
would mean. Suddenly, before him
flowed a narrow stream. Reason
flooded oack into his troubled
mind. At last an avenue of escape
lay like a golden stairway. He
splashed into the icy current hop
ing to elude his pursuers. His
clothes clung to him like a sec
ond skin. Twice he stumbled and,
came up spluttering. His tee shirt
was ragged and torn, but he did
not feel the biting wind that
swept down the gorge that rose
suddenly around him like a gigan
tic wall. A wide path swept from
FACULTY
Mr. Hover
Mr. Hover says that all he wants
to do in the future is to stay at
Behrend Center. He thinks the
campus here is very unique, and
is just wonderful.
Girls—dig this! Our country
gentleman thinks that the girls
here are, ‘‘A wonderful group of
young ladies, very well behaved,
and so friendly!” P. S.—He is not
married—not even engaged.
R PRESENTS...
Miss Lockley
of council by the other seven
members.
Right now Susie is a speech
major and is interested in drama
tics. On the main campus she will
take advertising in which she
hopes to major after graduation.
With her determination, Sue Lock
ley is bound to get ahead.
the water’s edge, straight up the
steep bluffs. Madly he scrambled
out, and began the perilous ascent.
At the top, utterly spent, he lay
collecting his scattered thoughts.
“Mustn’t stop, keep going!
On and on he raced, gasping
to recover his fleeting breath. Sud
denly he burst upon a clearing,
where just as suddenly the. sun
unexpectedly shone. He saw a
group of buildings, seemingly de
serted. Relief sprang to his heart
as he plodded onward toward this
haven.-Why, oh why,, had he for
gotten? Rules were made to be
followed. As he raced up the gravel
path, a voice pushed its way into
his fogged mind. He knew then,
that his dangerous game was over,
for the voice was an older and
wiser one than his, and its words
foreshadowed his fate. He knew
what lay before him. —if only' he’d
remembered the ruIes—
“HAVE YOU GOT A MATCH,
FROSH?”